Womens Ordination Conference Incorporated

Three ministries: the projects of wocs three ministries are the central focus of the organization.the ministry of irritation works to raise awareness about womens ordination with publicadvocacy, such as prayerful demonstrations at major catholics events, letter and petition deliveries,and using the media and social media to amplify our message. The ministry of walking with women called continues to build and coordinate the national network of support. We continue to offer a scholarship to support students studying to beordained ministers at catholic institutions, this year four women were awarded. The ministry of prophetic obedience provides ongoing support at ordinations for women called to serve as priests and bishops.

Programs and coalitions: in collaboration with other catholic reform organizations, woc is able to amplify our mission for womens equality through projects, events and partnerships. Woc is a longtime and active member of the forum, catholic organizations for renewal, which brings together a diverse group of organizations and volunteers to educate, share resources, andcollaborate on projects when appropriate. Woc is also an active member of women-church convergence, supporting their annual meeting and activities, as well as publishing frequent statements on social justice issueswith a feminist lens. Lastly, woc is a founding organization and leader in the internationalwomens ordination worldwide (wow), a network of 16 countries working for womens ordination. Wow holds annual gatherings and prayerful witnesses and creates prayer and organizing resources. This year we hosted virtual conversations, in person witnesses, and coordinated media calls as we monitor the situation in the church.